Monthly Climate Summary

October 2009 Summary

Light Snow 34°F

Data is available from 2005 to present. The latest summary is available the first week of each month.

Monthly Climate Summary

Observed averages, totals, and departures from normal

Average Temperature

46.9°F

Normal: 51.4°F
Departure: -4.5°F

Total Precipitation

3.94 in

Normal: 3.85 in
Departure: + 0.09 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.3 in
Departure: -0.3 in

Warmest Day

74°F

October 22nd

Coldest Day

26°F

October 19th

Wettest Day

1.28 in

October 28th

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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October 2009 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Rain 49°F 41°F 0.03 in 0.0 in
2nd Rain 53°F 43°F 0.13 in 0.0 in
3rd Thunderstorm 67°F 50°F 0.20 in 0.0 in
4th Partly Cloudy 67°F 51°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
5th Rain Shower 60°F 45°F 0.04 in 0.0 in
6th Partly Cloudy 61°F 44°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th Rain 62°F 50°F 0.32 in 0.0 in
8th Partly Cloudy 59°F 47°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
9th Rain 56°F 48°F 0.06 in 0.0 in
10th Rain Shower 57°F 37°F 0.05 in 0.0 in
11th Partly Cloudy 55°F 34°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Partly Cloudy 50°F 29°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
13th Rain Shower 51°F 35°F 0.22 in 0.0 in
14th Partly Cloudy 46°F 29°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
15th Overcast 41°F 27°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
16th Mostly Cloudy 47°F 35°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
17th Mostly Cloudy 48°F 28°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Overcast 46°F 29°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Sunny 53°F 26°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th Mostly Cloudy 59°F 31°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Overcast 57°F 42°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
22nd Partly Cloudy 74°F 43°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
23rd Rain 46°F 36°F 0.27 in 0.0 in
24th Rain 55°F 41°F 1.09 in 0.0 in
25th Partly Cloudy 54°F 35°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
26th Mostly Sunny 54°F 30°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
27th Overcast 50°F 29°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
28th Rain 48°F 46°F 1.28 in 0.0 in
29th Mostly Cloudy 56°F 45°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
30th Overcast 54°F 48°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
31st Rain Shower 68°F 52°F 0.25 in 0.0 in
Legend and Icon Key
Warmest High
Coldest Low
Wettest Day
Snowiest Day
Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rain Light Rain Rain Shower Drizzle Freezing Rain Snow Light Snow Snow Shower Snow Flurries Sleet Rain & Snow Wintry Mix Thunderstorm Haze

Degree Day Summary

Heating and cooling degree days (base 65°F)

Heating Degree Days

560.5

Normal: 422.0
Departure: + 138.5

Cooling Degree Days

0.0

Normal: 0.0
Departure: + 0.0

Climate Activity Summary

Key temperature and precipitation patterns for the month

Days at or
Above 90°F

0

Days Above Freezing

31

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

0

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

9

Days with Precipitation

12

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

1.5 mph

Peak Wind Gust

27 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

SSE

All-time Monthly Records

Highest and lowest observed extremes for this month

Warmest Day

91°F

October 5th, 1941

Coldest Day

16°F

October 24th, 1969

Wettest Day

3.09 in

October 9th, 1903

Snowiest Day

6.5 in

October 4th, 1987

Climate Context

How this month compares to typical conditions

Monthly climate summaries compare observed weather to long‑term normals. Positive temperature departures indicate warmer‑than‑normal conditions, while negative departures reflect cooler‑than‑normal patterns. Precipitation and snowfall departures help highlight unusually wet, dry, or snowy months across Colonie.